An F-16 plane crashed during a training exercise in the deserts of the western United States. The pilot ejected seconds before the crash and is in good condition; the US military has launched an investigation into the incident
Wizz Air marks its 250th plane with a special livery from a global design contest, reaching the halfway point toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet
An unauthorized person entered the active runway at the Guadalajara airport, Mexico, causing an emergency procedure to be activated, and flights to be delayed; in Vilnius, a plane skidded off the runway while heading for the parking stand
Rivals Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 are the most popular aircraft for global airlines, and also the exclusive aircraft in service with low-cost carriers; last month, Airbus overtook Boeing in the race for the best-selling passenger plane of all time
The vice president of UPS released a statement naming the crew members of the cargo plane that crashed during takeoff at Louisville Airport: "Words can’t express the sorrow we feel. United, we are strong."
Update: at least 12 people died due to the engine separating from the wing during takeoff run, initial NTSB findings say. The black boxes have been removed, with data expected to be recovered
A UPS MD-11 carrying three crew members crashed minutes after departing for Honolulu, igniting and hitting a building. Death toll reaches nine. Gov. Beshear: "We are hurting right now after a heartbreaking day."
Flight AI174 from San Francisco to New Delhi made an emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar after the crew identified a possible problem with the aircraft. All passengers are safe
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that a small plane crashed in the Kawala area en route from Diani to Kichwa Tembo. All 12 passengers on board are reported dead
Russian fighter and transport planes briefly entered Lithuania from Kaliningrad. Officials called it a breach of sovereignty and thanked NATO's fighter jets for their quick intervention
An unusual incident occurred at LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday evening, with two Delta Airlines planes colliding during taxi flights; one attendant was injured; Delta: 'Safety is a top priority.'
Unusual incident at San Francisco International Airport: Tails of two United Airlines planes touched each other as one was pushed back in preparation for takeoff. No injuries reported, but damage occurred to the aircraft. United to PassportNews: "Alternative planes took passengers to their destinations"
During the incident, the right wing of Japan Airlines Flight 68 struck the tail of a Delta Air Lines plane while Delta Flight 1921 was taxiing at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, February 5. No injuries were reported
